GEARED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

geared

verb

past tense of gear

as in tailored

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misadjusted

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Verb

It can also be tailored for electrical insulation, a property that can be useful for components that need to prevent unwanted electrical contact.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The overall effect is tailored and contemporary rather than rustic.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tailored

Verb

The Chiefs haven’t adapted as defenses have trended toward two deep safeties and light boxes.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Before Iamaleava took that hit, Chesney already had adapted to the loss of starting receiver Landon Ellis, who went down early in the third quarter.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of adapted

Verb

Expanding research into layered magnetic materials could reveal other combinations suited to opto-magnonic devices.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
For families The property is perfectly suited for child-free vacations, but is far from an adult-only retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of suited

Verb

The 646 gets a specialized suspension setup, with four-way adjustable damper units that can be adjusted individually for compression and rebound.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
Its range and payload can also be adjusted according to mission requirements.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjusted

Verb

Later, detectives produced three male DNA profiles from evidence collected at the scene, including some pulled from beer bottles and cigarette butts, but none were ever matched to anyone until recently.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
The styling and stagecraft matched a typical fashion-week launch, but nothing in the lineup required producing new inventory.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of matched

Verb

Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Conceived as a prototype for what would eventually evolve into the modern shopping arcade—and later the mall—the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II has shaped Milan’s cultural identity for nearly a century and a half.

— Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaped

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